Carter v. Ward Body Works, Inc.

J. Fred Jones, Justice.

This is a workmen’s compensation case involving two consolidated claims for death benefits brought by the widows of the two decedents. The question before the Commission was whether the decedents were in the course of their employment as employees of Ward Body Works at the time of their injuries and resulting deaths. The question before us on appeal is whether there was any substantial evidence to sustain the findings and orders of the Commission.

The Workmen’s Compensation Commission found that the decedents were independent contractors and denied the widows’ claims for…